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Mumbai thrash Assam by innings and 80 runs to warm up for Ranji Trophy quarter-finals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Shardul Thakur showcased his prowess with a match haul of 10 wickets, complemented by Shivam Dube's aggressive century, as Mumbai concluded their group B Ranji Trophy league campaign with a commanding innings and 80-run victory against Assam in just two days at home.Mumbai, a powerhouse with 41 titles, displayed ruthless dominance throughout the season, securing five wins, four of them with bonus points, to lead Group B with an impressive 37 points.Already qualified for the quarter-finals before their last match, Mumbai treated the final game as a warm-up.Shardul, who had claimed 6/21 in the first innings, added 4 more wickets in the second innings with figures of 8-1-31-4. Assam was bundled out for 108 in 33 overs, and Mumbai sealed the victory within two days.Mu...
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Ajinkya Rahane called back by Assam after being given out for obstructing the field | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane experienced a rare event in his sixteen-year professional career when he was given out for obstructing the field during the final league match of the Ranji Trophy at the BKC Ground in Mumbai.However, an unexpected turn of events occurred as he was reinstated to bat after the opposing team, Assam, withdrew the appeal.The incident transpired in the final over before tea, with Mumbai at 102 for 4 in response to Assam's 84 all-out. Rahane, batting on 18, played a shot to mid-on from Assam debutant Dibakar Johri and attempted a single.Miscommunication with his batting partner Shivam Dube led to a tentative return to the crease, ultimately resulting in Rahane getting struck by a throw from Assam captain Denish Das.The Assam players swiftly appealed for...
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Manoj Tiwary completes 10,000 runs in first-class cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Anustup Majumdar played a stellar innings, smashing an unbeaten century to rescue Bengal, who ended the day at 242/4 in the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Assam in Guwahati on Friday.The team faced early setbacks with Sourav Paul (12), Shreyansh Ghosh (13), Mohammad Kaif (2), and Sudip Kumar Gharami (10) departing cheaply. However, Majumdar and skipper Manoj Tiwary formed an unbroken 185-run partnership for the fifth wicket.Majumdar, aged 39, remained unbeaten on 120 from 197 balls, hitting 16 fours in his second century of the season. Meanwhile, Tiwary, also 39, took his time but ended the day not out on 68 from 187 balls, including seven fours.In the process, Tiwary completed 10,000 runs in first-class cricket, making him the fourth player from Bengal to achieve this mi...
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Riyan Parag slams second-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, hits 12 sixes in 155-run knock | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Talented all-rounder Riyan Parag once again came into the limelight as he slammed the second-fastest century in the history of the Ranji Trophy in Raipur on Monday.Parag's belligerent innings stood as the second best, only behind wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's 48-ball ton against Jharkhand in the 2016 Ranji season.Assam skipper Parag achieved the milestone in just 56 balls on Day 4 of their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh.Parag ultimately got out on 155 which came in 87 deliveries at a strike rate of 178.16. His impressive knock featured 11 boundaries and 12 sixes.Despite Parag's significant contribution, Assam lost the match by 10 wickets as Chhattisgarh successfully chased down the paltry target of 87 runs in 20 overs with openers Eknath Kerkar and Risha...
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Ashok Malhotra apologises for ‘second-class citizens’ remark about Assam team | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ashok Malhotra issued an apology on Wednesday for his derogatory comments, where he referred to the Assam players of his time as "second-class citizens." His remarks came in the aftermath of Bengal's unexpected loss to Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy pre-quarterfinals on Tuesday in Mohali.Malhotra, who had a stint coaching Bengal after his playing career, expressed regret for his on-air statement, admitting, "Humare zamane mein Assam ke team ko second-class citizens mana jata thaa" (During my playing days, the Assam team was considered second-class citizens). He acknowledged his insensitive comments, recognising the inappropriateness and the offense caused by his words.A day later, Malhotra, who played seven Tests and 20 ODIs for the country, issue...
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Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw slams career-best unbeaten 240, Mumbai reach 397/2 | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Repeatedly ignored across formats in the last 18 months, Prithvi Shaw butchered a hapless Assam attack to submission with a breathtaking unbeaten 240 as Mumbai ended the opening day of Group B Ranji match at a comfortable 397 for two Tuesday.Shaw has already added 200 runs for the unbroken third wicket partnership with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (73 not out) as Mumbai aim for bonus points against the Eastern state in order to offset the dent caused by their defeat against Saurashtra.A free-flowing stroke maker, Shaw hit 33 boundaries and a six in his knock and was severe on each and every bowler at the picturesque Amingaon cricket ground.The only six was struck over long on fence while he played shots all around the wicket.There were shots behind the square but some rasping drives...
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Raji Trophy: Manish Pandey slams 208 in 186 balls

Manish Pandey slammed 14 fours and 11 sixes for an unbeaten double century (208 in 186 balls) in his 100th first-class match as Karnataka declared their first innings score for a mammoth 603/7 against Goa. Arjun Tendulkar picked two wickets for Goa. Brief Scores: Karnataka 603/7 declared(Manish Pandey 208 not out, Ravikumar Samarth 140; Darshan Misal 3/145, Arjun Tendulkar 2/79); Goa 45/1 Rajasthan thump Puducherry Manav Suthar completed a match haul of 11 wickets to compliment his unbeaten 96 as Rajasthan romped to a 101-run win over Puducherry. Brief Scores: Rajasthan 335; Puducherry: 104 all out (Manav Suthar 8/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/33) and following on 130; 40.1 overs (Arun Karthik 38; Mahipal Lomror 4/38, Suthar 3/29) Rohan Prem, Sachin Baby hit fifties for Kerala Kerala were in compl...
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How Assam cricket warmed up for a dream run | Cricket News – Times of India

Assam cricket has been the talk of India’s domestic cricket circles for the last couple of months. However, Assam’s semifinal finish in 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy, which concluded earlier this month, is not their best performance in the domestic one-day tournament. Their best finish in the meet came about a decade ago, when Assam were beaten in the 2012-13 season final by domestic heavyweights Delhi in the coastal city of Vishakhapatnam. Interestingly, that was Delhi’s maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy crown.Then what’s the reason behind Assam grabbing a lot of eyeballs these days? They have beaten teams like Karnataka, Delhi and Vidarbha, among others, en route the Vijay Hazare semis, and Maharashtra narrowly beat them by 12 runs in the semifinals. In the ongoing Ranji Trophy, they opened with ...
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Dhruv Shorey slams unbeaten double century as Delhi take control against Assam in Ranji Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Dhruv Shorey struck a brilliant unbeaten double century as he guided Delhi to 439 all out on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Assam on Wednesday. The 30-year-old opener continued from where he had left off on Tuesday, compiling his runs quickly till he finally ran out of partners at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. At close of play, Assam were 158 for four and trailing Delhi by 281 runs. Shorey, who was unbeaten on 139 on Tuesday, finally ended up making 252 not out, with his innings studded with 34 boundaries and two sixes. The Delhi cricketer didn't sacrifice the run-rate as he approached the double-century mark, scoring his runs off 315 deliveries at a healthy strike rate of 80. This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous be...